Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council22 hrs agoOnBuy quits Bournemouth HQ, blaming councilOnBuy founder Cas Patton says BCP Council does not do enough to support Bournemouth's tech industry.22 hrs agoDorset1 day agoMajor coastal defence scheme completedBCP Council reinforced a stretch of seawall in Hamworthy Park as part of a scheme costing £550,000.1 day agoDorset2 days agoCouncil opts to 'look west' for devolution bidBCP Council has decided to join a new combined authority with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.2 days agoDorset5 days agoCouncil-owned gyms' £400,000 upgrades completeThe council says the gyms and fitness studios have been modernised with upgraded fitness equipment.5 days agoDorset9 Jan 2025No return for pier pleasure boats after beach deathsThe council says it has not considered boats re-using the pier because of renovation works.9 Jan 2025Dorset29 Dec 2024Number of families in B&Bs over Christmas dropsBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council says the figure has fallen by 90% since last year.29 Dec 202418 Dec 2024Right to rent scheme for empty shops in seaside townLocal businesses and community groups would be given the right to rent premises if they are empty for a year.18 Dec 2024Dorset17 Dec 2024Wessex mayor would be 'Jude the Obscure', MP saysAn MP says a proposed mayor for three counties would be remote and not a well-known local leader.17 Dec 2024Dorset10 Dec 2024Some issues 'are too important for Zoom' - councillorThe government is consulting on allowing hybrid and online participation in more council meetings.10 Dec 2024Dorset
